Not-Duck

For the last week or so I have been working on the final illustrations for a new picture book of mine. You may remember back when I was developing the characters for it, and even when I was storyboarding it out. It’s been a lot of fun, and I’m now mourning the fact that it’s all done and I no longer get to frolic with the characters. That said, there’s nothing quite like the feeling when it all finally comes together. I love seeing an idea materialise on paper after it’s lived in my head for so long.

Like many of my stories, I often can’t see where they’ve come from until long after they’re written. I’m a little embarrassed to say that I believe this is actually the story of my fiance and I. Can you guess which character I am? (hint: it’s probably the opposite of your initial instinct…)

Gorgeous, Katherine. A mix of the ‘Miffy’ style of illustration with your own blend of humour and the floppy bunny/duck/character look. Very sweet and beautifully executed. You have a wonderful sense of design, colour, and space. Well done! Joanna :))

Thanks, lovely girl! When I realised it was our story and told Andrew, we were in hysterics at the thought that my subconscious had designated us the most undignified characters possible – me a stubborn duck and Andrew a very girly toddler :) I agree – it must truly be love if he’s still talking to me after that!